Computers to Supplement Instruction in Science
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Authors
Pickren, Audrey Calhoun
Issue Date
2002-04
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
BioBLAST , Horticulture , Applied Biology , Chemistry
Alternative Title
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to compare the results of traditional and computersupplemented
laboratory methods. Horticulture and Applied Biology and Chemistry
students at a large comprehensive high school in Southeast Georgia participated in the
action research study. Student attitudes, teacher attitudes and student performance were
measured using journal entries, observations, surveys, and post-tests. Both groups
received similar instruction and preparation for laboratory activities in plant science, but
the Applied Biology and Chemistry students completed computer-supplemented labs
using BioBLAST while the Horticulture students completed traditional plant science labs.
Results on the data collection instruments showed favorable student and teacher attitudes
to the computer-simulated experiments. Results on the post-tests did not show a
significant difference from one group to the other. BioBLAST and other computer
simulation programs are recommended to fulfill state objectives and national
recommendations for incorporating technology into science and vocational instruction.
The results of the study were communicated to the learning community through a
meeting with teachers and administrators. This meeting contributed to the current
organizational climate of incorporating technology into instruction and fulfilling all state
objectives.
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Citation
Publisher
Valdosta State University
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